Artwork
Lt. Col. Tarleton
Lt. Col. Tarleton is a print by the Romanticist artist John Raphael Smith. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Lt.
- Accession no.
- 1951.405
- Credit line
- Gift of Edward B. Greene
About this work
Overview
Lt. Col. Tarleton is a 1782 print by John Raphael Smith, a British artist known for his portraits and reproductive prints.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young military officer, likely Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, leaning against a horse. The scene conveys tension, capturing a moment before action.
Technique & Style
The work features a strong contrast between light and shadow, with detailed rendering of the subject's uniform and the horse's tack. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the figures.
History & Provenance
John Raphael Smith created the print during his career as a painter and mezzotint engraver in late 18th-century Britain.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John Raphael Smith (25 May 1751 – 2 March 1812) was a British painter and mezzotinter. He was the son of the landscape painter Thomas Smith and the father of John Rubens Smith, a painter who emigrated to the United States.
